June 17, 2012 at 5:21 pm

Giant George – The Tallest Dog in the World

by twistedsifter

 

Weighing in at over 245 pounds (111 kg) and standing 43 inches tall (1.09 meters), Giant George is the Guinness World Record Holder for Tallest Living Dog & Tallest Dog Ever. When standing on his hind legs, George measures a staggering 7 feet three inches.

George is 6 years old and was born November 17, 2005. He’s a Great Dane and AKC (American Kennel Club) Registered. George sleeps on alone on a Queen Size Bed and consumes over 110 pounds (49 kg) of food every month. As you can imagine, George is one of the most in-demand dogs in the world. He’s been on Oprah, Good Morning America, the Today Show and has been featured in publications around the world. He even has his own book!

 

To keep up with George’s latest news you can follow him on Facebook, Twitter and of course on his official site.

 

 

 

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giant george sitting in back of truck

 

 

 

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tallest dog in the world beside other dogs at the park

 

 

 

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tallest dog in the world on hind legs reaching for treat on top of refrigerator

 

 

 

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little kid riding giant george

 

 

 

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